Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/5

The Detroit Pistons visit the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Both teams are having strong seasons, with the Pistons holding a 45-15 record and the Spurs close behind at 44-17. The game will be broadcast on FDSD.

Detroit’s coach, J.B. Bickerstaff, leads a team ranked first in the Eastern Conference and the Central Division. San Antonio, under coach Mitch Johnson, sits second in the Western Conference and first in the Southwest Division. Both teams have top players ready to take the court, promising an exciting game.

Pistons vs Spurs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs
  • Venue: Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Spurs -3.5 (-106), Pistons +3.5 (-114), Spurs MoneyLine -155, Pistons MoneyLine +128, Over/Under 228.5

Detroit Pistons Team Preview

The Detroit Pistons are coming off a close loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They put up 109 points with a field goal percentage of 50.6%. Jalen Duren stood out with 24 points and 14 rebounds.

In their game against the Orlando Magic, the Pistons secured a win with a 14-point lead. Cade Cunningham was a key player, scoring 29 points and contributing 11 assists. Tobias Harris also had a strong performance with 23 points.

Detroit has a solid offense, ranking 9th in points per game at 117.2. They are effective with field goals, sitting at 5th with a percentage of 47.9%. On defense, they allow the fewest field goal attempts per game in the league.

San Antonio Spurs Team Preview

The San Antonio Spurs have been strong on offense this season. They average 118.2 points per game, which ranks 6th in the league. Their field goal percentage is 47.8%, placing them 7th overall.

On the defensive side, the Spurs allow 111.4 points per game. This ranks them 7th in the league for points allowed. Their field goal percentage allowed is 45.0%, which is 4th best.

Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs with 23.4 points per game. He also averages 11.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists. De’Aaron Fox adds 18.6 points and 6.2 assists per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Spurs are favored by 3.5 points against the Pistons. The Spurs score 118.2 points per game, while the Pistons allow 109.5 points. The Pistons’ strong defense and ability to limit shots might help them cover the spread. Taking the Pistons at +3.5 is a reasonable pick.

The total for the game is set at 228.5 points. The Pistons score 117.2 points per game, and the Spurs allow 111.4 points. Combining these with their defensive stats, the projected total is around 226 points. This suggests taking the under 228.5 is a good choice.